Ann Foskey
Ossabaw Island
- ISBN 13:
- 9780738506876
- author:
- Ann Foskey
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Arcadia Publishing (SC)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 165mm X 8mm
- Genre:
- United States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV) Travel
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Ossabaw Island is a unique and fascinating place, located just 7 miles by water from Savannah, Georgia. With its 25,000 acres of forested uplands and marshes, the island has remained largely unchanged by modern progress, offering a tranquil escape for those seeking to connect with nature. This retrospective explores the history of Ossabaw Island through remarkable vintage images, showcasing its transformation over time. From prehistoric times to the present day, the book takes readers on a journey through the island's past, including its plantation years, the Torrey family's ownership, and the establishment of the Ossabaw Foundation. With these pages, you'll enter the historic gardens, explore the island's beauty, and gain insight into the people who have called Ossabaw home.
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